1995 Honda Legend vs. 2010 Ford Focus
To start off, 2010 Ford Focus is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,205 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Legend (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2010 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Legend weights approximately 360 kg more than 2010 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Honda Legend (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Legend | 2010 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Legend | Focus |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3205 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4445 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1722 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1488 mm |
